If the Federal Reserve sets a target nominal interest rate, it can:
A. only set a money supply target that is consistent with the nominal interest rate target.
B. shift the money demand curve to the right.
C. achieve this target with any arbitrary supply of money.
D. independently set a target money supply.
Answer: A
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